MV Agusta Motorcycle Key Replacement in San Diego

MV Agusta key quick facts

MV Agusta owner's manuals state that a key is supplied in duplicate for both the ignition and all the locks.
On MV Agusta models with an immobilizer, the key identification number is on the MV Code Card supplied with the ignition keys.
MV's manuals for the F4, Brutale 1090 and 1000, 2015-2020 Turismo Veloce and 2016-2020 Brutale 800 describe an immobilizer; the F3 manuals from 2012 to 2024 do not.
The Turismo Veloce manual describes a red immobilizer and theft alarm light that keeps flashing for one hour after the ignition key is removed.

MV Agusta builds bikes in small numbers, and that shapes key work as much as any electronics do. MV's owner's manuals say a key is supplied in duplicate for both the ignition and all the locks, so a new bike comes with two identical keys. What differs by model is the immobilizer. MV's US manuals for the F4, the Brutale 1090 and 1000, the Turismo Veloce of 2015 to 2020, and the Brutale 800 and Dragster of the late 2010s describe an immobilizer and an MV Code Card. The manuals for the F3, and for the early Brutale 675 and 800, describe neither.

Genuine parts are ordered through MV's dealer network, which is small in the US, so a lost key can mean a long wait and a long tow. We cut keys where the bike is parked, extract broken keys, and repair ignition, seat and fuel cap locks in San Diego County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara and Goleta. Tell us the exact model and year when you call, and whether you still have the MV Code Card, because that decides whether the job is cutting only or cutting plus programming.

MV Agusta key types by model and year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2012-present	F3 675, F3 800, F3 RR	cut key, two supplied	varies	MV's US owner's manuals for the F3 from 2012 through 2024 describe no immobilizer and no Code Card, only a key identification number to note down. Confirm on your bike before ordering a key.
2013-2017	Brutale 675 and Brutale 800 (2013-2015), Rivale 800, Stradale 800	cut key, two supplied	varies	The owner's manuals for these describe no immobilizer mode and no Code Card. We confirm from your VIN and paperwork when you call.
2016-2020	Brutale 800, plus Brutale 675 in the 2016-2017 manual	transponder key	yes	The 2016-2017, 2018 and 2020 manuals describe an immobilizer that only lets the engine start with the original key, plus an MV Code Card carrying a secret code. The 2021-2022 and 2024 Brutale 800 manuals no longer describe either.
2014-present	Dragster 800, Dragster 800 RR	cut key, transponder on some years	varies	The 2018-2019 and 2020 manuals describe the immobilizer and Code Card. The 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021-on manuals do not.
2015-2020	Turismo Veloce 800	transponder key	yes	Immobilizer with a PIN CODE menu on the dash and an MV Code Card. The same key opens the passenger seat and the side cases.
Around 2010-2018	F4 1000, Brutale 990/1090	transponder key	yes	The 2012 Brutale 1090 R and 2013-2015 F4 manuals describe the immobilizer and Code Card. An MV quick manual dated 2009 also refers to the MV Code Card. Other years vary, so we confirm from your VIN when you call.
From 2019	Brutale 1000 RR	transponder key	yes	Red immobilizer warning light and a PIN CODE screen when the key is not recognised. The key identification number is on the MV Code Card.

MV Agusta keys by model

Each page covers the key and immobilizer by year, which locks share the key, and what a lost-key job involves for that model.

MV Agusta immobilizer and chip keys

Where an MV Agusta has an immobilizer, the owner's manual describes it the same way across models: it lets the engine start only if it recognises the original key, and it is an anti-theft device built into the vehicle's electronics. Those bikes are delivered with an MV Code Card. The card carries the key identification number, which MV says you may be asked for when ordering spare keys, and a secret code under a cover on the back. If the system fails to recognise the key, the manual says the dashboard's immobilizer or PIN CODE mode is where that code is entered to authorise a start, and that this mode is for a breakdown only.

Not every MV has this. The US owner's manuals for the F3 from 2012 to 2024, the 2013 to 2015 Brutale 675 and 800, the Rivale, the Stradale and several Dragster years describe no immobilizer and no Code Card, and simply ask the owner to write the key number in the manual. So the first question on any MV key job is the exact model and year.

MV Agusta Immobilizer and MV Code Card: Keys and Lost KeysOn the MV Agusta models that have one, the immobilizer lets the engine start only when it recognises the original key, and the bike is delivered with two keys and an MV Code Card.

Lost all your MV Agusta keys?

With every key gone, the dealer route on an MV usually means a trailer to one of a limited number of dealers and parts ordered from the factory. A mobile visit keeps the bike where it is. On a model without an immobilizer, the job is identifying the correct blank and cutting a key to the locks. On an immobilizer model, a cut key also has to be recognised by the bike, and whether that can be done on site depends on the model and year, so we will tell you before we come out.

Have photo ID, the title or registration and the VIN ready. Find the MV Code Card if your bike came with one: it holds the key identification number and the code the manual refers to when a key is not recognised. If you have a snapped or damaged key, bring both pieces, since they help identify the blank. Tell us about any aftermarket dash, ECU flash or key switch changes, since those affect programming.

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

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Where to find your MV Agusta key code

MV Agusta calls it the key identification number, and the owner's manuals say you may be required to provide it when ordering spare keys. On immobilizer models the manual says the number is found on the MV Code Card supplied with the ignition keys. On models without a Code Card, such as the F3, the manual advises noting the number in the space provided on that page, so check the first chapter of your manual and the sales folder. Dealers identify parts from the VIN, and a locksmith can identify the correct blank from an existing key or the lock.

MV Agusta dealer or mobile locksmith?

An authorized MV Agusta dealer is the right route for warranty work and for factory parts. Expect a trailer ride and a possible wait on parts. MV has also published a Mobility Service roadside programme whose 2023 leaflet listed lost, stolen or snapped keys, so check whether your bike and region are covered. A mobile locksmith comes to the bike, cuts keys on site, and can program keys where the system allows, which can avoid the tow.

MV Agusta models we make keys for

MV Agusta key and lock services

MV Agusta key FAQ

Does my MV Agusta have an immobilizer?

It depends on the model and year. MV's owner's manuals describe one on the F4, the Brutale 1090 and 1000, the 2015-2020 Turismo Veloce and the 2016-2020 Brutale 800, but not on the F3 or the 2013-2015 Brutale 675 and 800. An MV Code Card in your paperwork is a strong sign that your bike has it.

What is the MV Code Card?

It is a card supplied with the ignition keys on immobilizer models. It carries the key identification number used when ordering spare keys and a secret code that the manual says can be entered at the dashboard if the key is not recognised. Keep it at home, not on the bike.

Can any locksmith cut an MV Agusta key?

Only one with the correct blank for your model and year, and on immobilizer models the key also has to be recognised by the bike. Tell us the model and year and we confirm both before we come out.

My MV key snapped in the ignition. What happens next?

First the broken piece has to be extracted from the ignition, which we do on site. Then a new key is cut, and programmed where your model needs it and the system allows. Keep both halves of the old key, since they help identify the right blank, and avoid turning the stub.

What should I check before buying a used MV Agusta?

Make sure you get both keys and check that each one starts the bike. Ask for the MV Code Card if the model has an immobilizer, plus the owner's manual, where the key number may be written. A spare made while you have a working key is far simpler than an all-keys-lost job later.

Where we work on MV Agusta bikes

Broken Motorcycle Key in the Ignition: What to DoIf your key snaps in the motorcycle ignition, stop, keep both pieces, and do not try to turn the cylinder with the stub or dig the fragment out with a knife or screwdriver.
Buying Motorcycle Keys Online by VIN, Code or BlankOrdering online can work well for a plain metal key when you have the key code, because the code tells the seller exactly how to cut it.
Can a Locksmith Make a Motorcycle Key From the VIN?Sometimes, but not directly.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.

MV Agusta Motorcycle Key Replacement